Description
A classic comfort food that’s hearty and perfect for cold nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add the beef back to the pot along with beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker stew, consider adding a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe